This evening Millstreet footballers brushed aside the challenge of Clare Champions Naomh Eoin on a scoreline of 3-14 to 0-9. Today has been a day of dreams for Millstreet GAA. The Camogie Minors win a County, followed by the lads moving to the next round of the Munster Junior Football Championship.
Brian & Clive Corry coordinating another very successful Exhibition for the 10th year at Green Glens. With their superbly dedicated Team they continue to attract very large numbers to Green Glens for a most interesting and informative experience. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Renowned Writer and Photographer supreme, Bill Power from Mitchelstown was very impressed by Millstreet when he visited on Sunday evening, 13th April 2014 to photograph the splendid stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Church. It was on that very evening that Bill captured the exquisite image which now features on the €1.00 stamp which this Christmas will be one of the main stamps used by the Irish people for posting abroad. The image is from the beautiful stained glass window over the 10th Station of the Cross in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. made very special reference in his homily at Mass tonight to the great honour it is for Millstreet Church to have such a wonderful local feature going global through An Post and the marvellous photography of Bill. Bill is pictured here with a copy of “Down the Park” before calling to the Wallis Arms Hotel on that very evening. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Game On – Unlike Sars, this is a first venture at this level for a very proud football club who displayed remarkable resilience to defeat the’‘Barrs in the county final, with yet another come-from-behind win. No doubt they have enjoyed the … read the full article in the Cork Independent
Millstreet focus absolutely on Munster competition – It can be safely said that it makes a big difference to Millstreet to be heading into their opening assignment against Clare kingpins Naomh Eoin as county champions, and they will be in a very positive frame of mind on that account. For all that, they will hardly be … read the full article in the Corkman
Cashman hungry for more success – Winning a championship medal as a young turk and then having to endure a drought before winning another isn’t exactly common, but it’s not unique either. Millstreet’s Donal Cashman surely has the patent on longevity … read the full article in the Irish Examiner.
and John Cashman had a short preview on the radio yesterday which you can listen to below :
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – 9th November, 2014 Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948 Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.
Yourprayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
Harry Coher was a legendary athlete
Against Ireland’s best with success he did compete
As the wild mountain hare is quite as fleet
The first of the great cross country runners of Millstreet
Old memories remain as a source of joy
By old timers i heard many stories of him as a boy
As children they remembered Harry Coher in his prime
He was indeed a legend of his time [read more …] “Harry Coher”
Update 10th Nov: Aida has been in contact with us to tell us that another collection box is in place in Guys & Dolls Hair Salon. Thanks to Mary Murphy, proprietor for her support.
My name is Anna Costello. I live in Millstreet and volunteer in Cork Penny Dinners every week. Cork Penny Dinners is a fantastic service that currently provides over 1000 meals per week and relies completely on donations.
I am doing a food collection in aid of Cork Penny Dinners. I would really appreciate if anyone would like to donate by putting any of the food items below in the boxes provided in Coleman’s Centra and SuperValu.
Many thanks to Mary & John Coleman and the staff of Coleman’s Centra and to Joe Fitzgerald and the staff of SuperValu for facilitating this collection. Any local businesses wishing to donate or get involved can contact 087 6886725. Thanks for your support!
Millstreet Town Park received €7,500 from the Cork County Council Community Fund, towards their new outdoor fitness equipment. The note below is from Cllr John Paul O’Shea:
Over €75,000 was allocated to communities across the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District Area this week as part of Cork County Council’s Community Fund. The fund was established to support community and voluntary groups who wish to undertake capital development projects in their respective villages and towns.
Welcoming the allocations, Chairman of the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District, Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea (Ind) said “The commitment of Cork County Council to allocate monies to these deserving projects is indeed a very welcome announcement for community groups within the Kanturk and Mallow areas. This funding will undoubtedly benefit the many community and voluntary organisations who have worked extremely hard in recent months planning for such developments in their respective communities and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour becoming a reality during the coming months”. [read more …] “Town Park Grant for Outdoor Gym”
Preparation for the 2015 Season in Millstreet Country Park is well underway In 2015, We will be celebrating our 20th year in business and have lots in store to mark such a fantastic achievement! Membership and Vouchers for the 2015 Season are now available over the phone or in Nibbles, Millstreet. The park will be open to the public from the 15th of March (Mothers Day) Upcoming Events for the Season will be published soon… Please contact the Park on 029-70810 with any further questions you may have. We thank Orlaith for this feature. (S.R)
A very pleasant meal was enjoyed by the members of the SAOI Network Videography Group at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday, 6th Nov. 2014. The coordinators of the uplifting occasion – Mary O’Sullivan and Paddy Buckley – expressed delight at not only the very fine meal but at the many sharings of interesting and humorous stories related afterwards when Jack Roche shared his thoughts regarding the many benefits which resulted following the particpation of the Group in the two-year videography and film course organised by IRD Duhallow. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
I only knew Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe as a very old man
He was then in the twilight of his long life span
The physical wear of time on him did show
With a cane’s assistance he was walking slow
Ireland’s best two mile hurdler when in his life’s prime
Though this is going back many decades in time
Few in Ireland could match it with him on his day
The best of Mushera Valley of him one can say [read more …] “Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe”
Hollymount NS was delighted to take part in this year’s Fís Film project. What is the FÍS Film Project? FÍS is a successful film project currently thriving in primary schools across Ireland. The initiative encourages children to explore the medium of film in the primary classroom developing essential skills in moving-image literacy, communication, teamwork, visual arts and even numeracy … oh yes, and it’s also lots of fun! (http://www.fisfilmproject.ie/ 5th Nov 2014).
The Junior Room developed and created a film entitled ‘The Fairytale of Hollymount NS’, based on a tale about Snow White who decided to send her dwarfs and the three little pigs to see the ‘best school in Ireland!’ Every child in the class took part in the piece. The final project was submitted to Tralee Education Centre. The film was screened in Siamsa Tíre as part of Kerry Film Festival and Hollymount NS was presented with a plaque in recognition of the project.
There’s thrilling news this morning that a photo of part of the Harry Clarke stained glass window (Adoration of the Magi) in St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet has been selected by An Post as one of three specially commissioned stamps for this Christmas. So a little bit of Millstreet will be seen all over the world this Christmas on letters and packages.
AIB Bank Millstreet will open from 8am to 8pm on Friday 14th November 2014 as part of AIB Mortgage Awareness month. If you intend buying, building or renovating within the next 12/24months, we would like to invite you to meet our mortgage advisor on the day to discuss how you can be mortgage ready.
Please click on the brochure (above right) to see the timetable of the Mortgage Awareness Fridays at other branches which might be more convenient for you.
Old Clara is covered in the gray fogs of rain
And brown storm water is gurgling in every roadside drain
And the sun behind gray clouds is hidden away
And cattle in farm sheds are bellowing for silage or hay
Macroom Flower & Garden Club – Charity Gala Floral Demonstration
By Theresa Collins (AOIFA) Tipperary entitled “Christmas is Coming”
Thursday 13th of November 8.00pm at Coolcower House, supporting Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Macroom Branch of Meals on Wheels
Tickets and further details 087-9821708 and 086-3046608
Martin Downes Chairman Naomh Eoin GAA club previews their Munster Junior Football Quarter Final against Millstreet
Millstreet v Naomh Eoin (Loop Head, Co. Clare), 2:30pm Sunday Nov 9th in Mallow Raidió Corca Baiscinn is a community owned and run radio station based in West Clare.
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1241 from Millstreet . Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the first Tuesday in November. The change of time and the end of our long hot Summer has left us reaching for warmer clothes and turning up the heat.
But it remained fine at the weekend for Halloween. Little children dressed in all sorts of scary outfits went from house to house singing and dancing to earn the goody bags, before rushing off to the next place. Some places sent up sparking fireworks as the little ones gazed skywords in awe of it all.
As so we are into the Month of November,the month of the Holy Souls when our thoughts turn to prayers for our dear departed.
Special indulgences, applicable to the Holy Souls , can be gained from November 1-8 by those who visit a graveyard and praying for the dead.followed by confession and Holy Communion.
Blessing of Graves will take place at the Graves in Millstreet on Sunday next Nov 9th ,starting with the Churchyard Cemetry after 11.30 Mass ,St Mary’s at 12.45 and Drishane 1pm.
Special candles for placing on the graves, will be Blessed at all masses at the weekend.
And at the end of the month a special Mass will be said for all those who passed away in the last 12 months.
Eucharistic Adoration will be held at the usual times during the week and confessions on Saturday from 12.30 to 1pm.
The wedding of Maura Sheahan and Simon Foley took place on August 9th 2014 at St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, officiated by Cannon John Fitzgerald, with a reception later that day at The Malton, Killarney. Thanks to Maura for the photos which were taken by photographer Ian Cronin at her home in Cloughoula, St.Patrick’s Church, and Drishane. [see more photos]
On Tuesday 11th November at 8.00 pm at Aubane Community Centre. Therese from Lorisian will give a talk on Food Intolerance and people can be tested on the night. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. We would also like to acknowledge that Reens Pharmacy Millstreet are sponsoring this night.
The official presentation of the Marymount Fundraising Cheque took place in The Pub, Carriganima on Friday, 24th October 2014. Carmel Ryan who accepted the very impressive cheque on behalf of The Friends of Marymount Hospice expressed her sincere thanks for the €6,523.22 (further increased by €650.00 from Pub donations on the night). “Back on Track” provided superb musical entertainment on the night. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sincere thanks was also expressed for Seán & Matthew of The Pub for making the venue so very welcoming for the occasion. Let’s observe some 24 more pictures from the uplifting occasion and we salute especially “the two kind gentlemen” from the organising committee who truly gave 150% of their time and skill to the overall inspiring project. It is quite likely that the final amount will have reached an amazing €7,500.00 – far beyond the original target of €5,000.00. All results of the various prizes will be on our website next week. All but all of the prizes have now been personally delivered by a most dedicated member of [read more …] “Official Presentation of Marymount Fundraising Cheque”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed – 2nd November, 2014 Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948 Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
